Huanzhu Time Travel: Yan Luo's Unbreakable Love in the Yong Dynasty

After receiving a hint from Mo Yuan, Xiao Yanzi and Hongli decided to first investigate the Shadow Pavilion's clues within the Prince Bao's mansion.

In the garden of the Prince's mansion, Xiao Yanzi frowned and said to Hongli, "Your Highness, there are so many people in this mansion, how are we going to find the traitor who has been bribed by the Shadow Pavilion?"

Hongli pondered for a moment and said, "Let's start by investigating those close to me. I think the behavior of those new guards is a bit suspicious."

Little Swallow's eyes lit up: "Then let's find a way to test them!"

At this moment, Xiao Tao came over and, having overheard their conversation, said, "Your Highness, Madam, I think we can set up a small scheme in the mansion. We can say that Your Highness has obtained an important secret letter concerning the Shadow Pavilion and placed it in the study, then secretly observe the movements of the guards."

Hongli nodded in approval: "Xiao Tao's plan is excellent."

So they followed the plan. Night fell, and the palace was silent. Sure enough, the newly arrived guards began to stir. As they patrolled near the study, they exchanged glances, and one of them tried to sneak into the study.

Just as he was about to push open the door and enter, Hongli appeared with Xiaoyanzi and a group of confidants.

Hongli shouted, "How dare you!"

The guard knelt down with a thud: "Your Highness, please forgive me. I was just curious and had no ill intentions."

Little Swallow stepped forward: "Hmph! Do you think we're fools? Tell me, did the Shadow Pavilion send you?"

The guard shook his head frantically: "No, no, I was just confused for a moment."

Another guard suddenly stood up, drew his sword, and lunged at Hongli, saying, "Your Highness, please don't blame us. We were just following orders!"

Hongli dodged to the side, snatched the knife from the guard, and subdued him: "Speak, who ordered you?"

The guard gritted his teeth and refused to speak.

Little Swallow said anxiously, "Your Highness, it seems these people are very stubborn. We need to think of another way."

Just then, Su Peisheng rushed over: "Your Highness, Madam, this old servant heard some news in the palace that Gao Wuyong has close ties with the Shadow Pavilion, and these guards may have been arranged by him to come to the Prince's residence."

Hongli's face darkened: "Gao Wuyong? How dare he! I will not let him off easily."

Little Swallow said, "Your Highness, let's go to the palace now and settle accounts with him!"

Hongli shook his head: "We must not act rashly. We do not yet have conclusive evidence, and we cannot alert them. Lock up these guards first and interrogate them thoroughly."

After having dinner with Dili Leyao at the Prince Heshuo Mansion, Hongzhou was alone in his study, and he couldn't help but think of Xiao Yanzi.

Dilire Yao walked in and said softly, "Your Highness, are you thinking about Sister Little Swallow again?"

Hongzhou sighed: "I don't want to either, but I can't help it."

Dilire Yao sat down beside him: "Your Highness, I know you have deep feelings for her, but now that we are husband and wife, I will try my best to make you happy."

Hongzhou looked at her, feeling a pang of guilt: "Yao'er, it is I who have wronged you. I have tried to focus my attention on this palace and on you."

Meanwhile, in the palace, Empress Yixiu and Gao Wuyong met secretly again.

Empress Yixiu said angrily, "Those few good-for-nothings were discovered so easily! Gao Wuyong, what kind of work are you doing?"

Gao Wuyong said in a panic, "Your Majesty, please calm down. I didn't expect them to be so impatient. But rest assured, Your Majesty, I have other plans."

Empress Yixiu sneered, "You'd better have one. I don't want to ruin my important plans because of you."

Xiao Yanzi and Hongli continued to ponder how to extract more clues from the guards at Prince Bao's residence. (End of Chapter)